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HOSP-Hospital Medicine

RIA: Improving Patient Outcomes Using Trauma Informed Care

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM  
CE: .5 AAPA Category 1 CME
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Research in Action (RIA): 25-minute research presentation, eligible for CME

This study examines the impact of assessing Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) and implementing a Trauma-Informed Care educational program for healthcare staff. Using the ARTIC Scale, staff attitudes were assessed pre-and post-implementation. Patient outcomes improved post-intervention, including HCAHPS scores, AMA discharges, and readmissions. Findings highlight that TIC education enhances staff attitudes, fosters patient trust, reduces AMA rates, and lowers readmissions, emphasizing TIC's value.

Authors:
Jennifer Barnett, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, SFHM, CPHQ, CAQ-HM

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
  • Review the importance of integrating Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) into healthcare practices
  • Propose strategies to overcome barriers and scale TIC implementation to enhance safety, trust, and measurable patient care improvements
  • Propose strategies to overcome barriers and scale TIC implementation to enhance safety, trust, and measurable patient care improvements